[260624] Assistant Head Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Courtlands School, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Assistant Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the school in September 2026.

Post: Assistant Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location: Courtlands School, Widney Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5JS

Salary: L5 - L10

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Closing date: Sunday 12th July 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an inspiring and committed Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team at Courtlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to play a pivotal role in driving whole‑school improvement, with a particular focus on safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, and pupil outcomes.

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will lead a strong safeguarding culture across the school while supporting high‑quali...